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78S20369 MDM-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 178



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The congregation of Antioch Missionary Baptist 
Church in San Antonio is hosting events throughout the month of 
August 2003 to commemorate the 10th pastoral anniversary of the 
Reverend Dr. E. Thurman Walker; and
	WHEREAS, Since Dr. Walker assumed the pastorate, Antioch 
Missionary Baptist Church has flourished, and today it is home to 
one of the largest African American congregations in the region; 
its budget has tripled, and its ministries now include a Christian 
academy and a senior care facility, with a family life education 
community center to be funded by a $5 million capital campaign that 
is currently underway; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Walker's warm, down-to-earth manner contributes 
to the "small church" atmosphere for the close-knit membership of 
3,000-plus individuals under his spiritual leadership; and
	WHEREAS, Also ministering beyond the walls of his church, he 
founded Youth United Against Drugs and Gangs and the Community of 
Churches for Social Change, an interdenominational group focused on 
underrepresented community members; he works in behalf of the 
mayor's Crime Task Force, serves as honorary chairman of the 
Black/Jewish Dialogue Group, and chairs the city's Martin Luther 
King Commission; in recognition of his contributions, he has been 
accorded numerous honors, including being named an Outstanding 
Texan in the category of religion by the Texas Legislative Black 
Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, This beloved man of faith has been a blessing in the 
lives of countless people during his years of dedicated service to 
the church, and he continues to offer strength and comfort to those 
who seek his assistance; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby join his family, friends, 
and congregation in paying tribute to Dr. E. Thurman Walker on his  
10th anniversary as pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and 
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Walker as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.